European football leaders protest four-game schedule
European football federations demand UEFA revise four-game international window schedule after player injuries and fatigue reports.
In brief
European football federations demand UEFA revise four-game international window schedule after player injuries and fatigue reports. European football federations told UEFA they are unhappy with the new four-game blocks of international matches that caused player injuries and fatigue. Originally reported by Sportstar.
European football federations protest
European football federations told UEFA they are unhappy with the new four-game blocks of international matches.
Player injuries and fatigue
Injured players like Kylian Mbappé missed too many games, Erling Haaland asked to come off in Norway’s fourth match.
UEFA's response
UEFA said it will gather views to weigh a submission to FIFA about the 16-day block.
Four-game schedule locked in
The four-game early-season block is locked in for four more years on the FIFA-managed calendar.
Impact on clubs
Champions League clubs face disruption with fewer breaks and longer travel for players.
Next steps
European national teams next call up players for camps starting November 9 to play two games.
What it means
European football federations told UEFA they are unhappy with the new four-game blocks of international matches that caused player injuries and fatigue.
